10/07/2026
Did you know? It’s illegal to park, stand, or stop a car in a bike lane anywhere in Colorado. Only exception is to comply with police order, traffic signal, or avoid conflict with other vehicle.
HB26-1237 made it a statewide Class B traffic infraction — fine up to $100. Before that, it was a patchwork of local rules.
Why it matters: a blocked bike lane forces riders into traffic@or dangerous obstacles. That’s how people get hurt. And if a driver in the bike lane caused your crash, they were breaking the law — that’s evidence of fault.
Denver is now considering cameras to ticket bike-lane blockers. The proposal goes before a City Council committee today, October 7.
Read more at the link in bio. If a blocked bike lane put you in harm’s way, tap Contact — consults are free.
-Dan